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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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